Even though I eat right after I get home at like 3 or 4? Will it stunt my growth or something?
2006-09-21 11:05:37 · 12 answers · asked by Travis 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's not good to go that long without food, when your young and in school this affects your concentration,causes headaches and makes you feel tired or wasted.
2006-09-21 11:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by whisper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say absolutely. Short school lunch periods might be enticing students to eat too fast, skip meals, or choose fast-food or vending machine munchies. This can lead to diminished energy in the afternoon. Children need time to eat their meals.
Learning could be affected too. Health organizations, including the American Dietetic Association, report that nutrition affects student learning. One Director of Nutrition Services states that "A lot of the schools have 23 minutes from fourth to fifth period, and (students) have to go to their locker, then lunch, then back to the lockers" because backpacks aren't allowed in lunchrooms."
Overall, I would say this is absolutely bad, and could be a national problem. Though it may not stunt your growth, it could lead to obesity or an unhealthy weight if you feast on snacks instead of a lunch.
If you don't snack; however, this could lead to hunger pangs later in the day (like around the time you get home).
I hope this helps. I got some of this from the source provided.
2006-09-21 11:36:24 · answer #2 · answered by inforouse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your weight and health it's not bad to skip lunch if you have some kind of breakfast. The fact that you eat right after school pretty much covers skipping that mid-day meal. Eat healthy portioned meals and you will do okay.
2006-09-21 11:16:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a good Idea to skip lunch at school you need all the energy you can get. plus lack of food will make you not able to concentrate as easy if you had food.
2006-09-21 11:17:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jason M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u wont b focused and you wont have energy. try to eat a little something whether it is just a peice of fruit or half a bagel it will help u focus and do better
2006-09-21 11:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by cutie123 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never ate lunch at high school and I didn't stunt my growth.
As long as you get your daily calories, you're good.
2006-09-21 11:11:55 · answer #6 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you feel not hungry then don't eat but if you are hungry then eat.
But if one day you weren't hungry and then you feel like you are going to throw up then you should eat at lunch.
2006-09-21 11:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An empty gas tank won't get a car very far.
An empty stomach won't keep a student doing his best work.
2006-09-21 11:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by missingora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, it is best to eat every 4 or 5 hours, but you won't get sick.
2006-09-21 11:09:03 · answer #9 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very bad thing to do.
2006-09-21 11:18:40 · answer #10 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋